# Egg, Inc. vs Idle Construction 3D

Egg, Inc. and Idle Construction 3D both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Egg, Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Idle Construction 3D's. Egg, Inc. also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Egg, Inc. sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Idle Construction 3D sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Egg, Inc. against 4.9 for Idle Construction 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 560K and 229K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Egg, Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Idle Construction 3D's.

Egg, Inc. ships an update every 11 days, Idle Construction 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Egg, Inc. | Idle Construction 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (560K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-inc/id993492744/reviews) | **[4.9 (229K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-construction-3d/id1473951944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **560K** | 229K |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 125 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Auxbrain, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/302520821) | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) |

## What reviewers say

### Egg, Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-inc/id993492744)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Strategy, #72 Top Free · Simulation, #82 Top Grossing · Simulation, #102 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Build the most advanced egg farm by hatching chickens, constructing hen houses, and researching new technologies. This incremental simulation game offers a unique blend of casual play and strategic depth, with a focus on resource management and emergent gameplay.

**Highlights:** Hatch chickens and build hen houses, Hire drivers and commission research, Incremental gameplay with simulation elements, Dozens of research items and missions, Nested Prestige system, 3D graphics with pixel perfect UI, Game Center achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Egg, Inc. ULTRA | $3.99 | per month |
| Egg, Inc. ULTRA Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Break Open Piggy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Stacks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Golden Eggs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crack open Piggy | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Roll | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pallet of Golden Eggs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Permit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Value Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Golden Eggs | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Fast progression in early game
- 🔓 No forced ads, optional ads for rewards
- 💰 Generous with in-game currency (golden eggs)
- 🐓 Cute chicken graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow progression in later stages
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for boosts
- 🤯 Frustrating co-op contracts due to inactive players
- 🔒 Limiting free features like silo capacity
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Drones not registering hits
- Ads not providing expected rewards
- Progress loss after device change or prestige

**Requested features**

- Ability to kick inactive co-op members
- More solo contract options
- Bulk recycling for artifacts
- Increased silo capacity for free players
- Zoom in/out functionality for farm view


### Idle Construction 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-construction-3d/id1473951944)

Build famous landmarks from around the world, from small houses to iconic structures. Hire and train workers, collect rent, and use power-ups to grow your construction empire. Relax and watch your empire expand.

**Highlights:** Build famous global constructions, Hire and train workers, Collect rent and offline rewards, Use power-ups and spin wheel, Decorate buildings, Learn building facts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Tiny Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove unrequested ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove unrequested ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Earnings | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pro builder's pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Empire State Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying building animations
- 💰 Steady income generation
- 🚀 Quick progression in early stages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of building variety
- 🔥 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐢 Slow progression in later stages
- 🤔 Questionable racial/gender representation

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when leveling up
- Skipping of buildings in progression
- Offline earnings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More building types and themes
- Offline earnings or idle mode
- Customization options for workers
- Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Egg, Inc. free?

Egg, Inc. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Construction 3D free?

Idle Construction 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Egg, Inc. or Idle Construction 3D?

Idle Construction 3D is rated higher. Egg, Inc. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 560K ratings, while Idle Construction 3D averages 4.9 from 229K ratings.

### Do Egg, Inc. or Idle Construction 3D have ads?

Both Egg, Inc. and Idle Construction 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Egg, Inc. or Idle Construction 3D?

Egg, Inc. ships an update every 11 days, and Idle Construction 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Egg, Inc. was updated on September 26, 2026 and Idle Construction 3D on September 25, 2026.

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